ATHIRA BHATKAR
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Strategic procurement professional skilled in sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation. Experienced with Oracle ERP and inventory control, managing stock audits and purchase orders effectively. Knowledgeable in NABH and JCI standards, focused on optimising procurement processes to enhance organisational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Purchase Executive
Gleneagles Hospitals
Mumbai, Maharashtra
2024.04 - 2026.03
- Managed end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor selection, quotation evaluation, and purchase order processing.
- Generated and tracked Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely procurement of materials and services.
- Negotiated pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve cost savings and improve procurement efficiency.
- Identified and developed reliable vendors while maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Ensured timely follow-up with suppliers for order confirmations, dispatch schedules, and on-time deliveries.
- Coordinated with finance for invoice verification, three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice), and payment processing.
- Maintained procurement records, supplier contracts, quotations, and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including warehouse, logistics, finance, and operations, to support business requirements.
Purchase Officer
Speciality medicine pvt ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
2021.04 - 2024.03
Purchase Officer
Fortis Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.11
Pharmacist Purchase
Wockhardt Multispeciality Hospital
2016.11 - 2019.12
Pharmacist
Apollo Pharmacy
2016.08 - 2016.10
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
Sandip Foundation, Pune University
Nashik2016
Skills
- Procurement & Purchasing
- Vendor Evaluation & Selection
- Price Negotiation
- Procurement Planning
- Purchase Order (PO) Management
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Inventory Management
- MIS Reporting
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Vendor Identification, Evaluation & Relationship Management
- Purchase Order (PO) Management
- Contract Negotiation & Commercial Discussions
- Inventory Planning & Control
- ABC & VED Analysis
- Stock Audits & Inventory Reconciliation
- Goods Receipt Note (GRN) & Documentation
- Pharmaceutical & Medical Consumables Procurement
- Supplier Performance Monitoring
- Pricing & Rate Contract Management
- Expired Stock Returns & Vendor Claims
- ERP Systems: Oracle, Wipro & Marg
- NABH, JCI & Internal Audit Compliance
- Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination
- Demand Planning & Replenishment
- Inventory Reporting & MIS
- Excellent Communication & Team Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Purchase Executive
Gleneagles Hospitals
2024.04 - 2026.03
Purchase Officer
Speciality medicine pvt ltd
2021.04 - 2024.03
Purchase Officer
Fortis Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.11
Pharmacist Purchase
Wockhardt Multispeciality Hospital
2016.11 - 2019.12
Pharmacist
Apollo Pharmacy
2016.08 - 2016.10
Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm
Sandip Foundation, Pune University